Joshua Ferdinand

I had a conversation with my friend Alex about education and healthcare. Find it on his podcast The Wholesome Way.

After our recent attack we had to limit registrations. I am pleased to announce they will be open, checked and approved through September for this academic year. We look forward to welcoming new members for 2025!

I am proud to see Issue 2, 2024 of The Atomic Academia Journal released today!

https://atomicacademia.com/resources/the-atomic-academia-journal.1892/
Featuring.
Cultural Frontiers in Research on Non-Human Primates – Uncover how primates challenge the idea of human uniqueness through culture and social norms.

Bridging the Digital Divide in SME Digitalization – Explore solutions for overcoming barriers to digital transformation in small businesses.

Purposeful, Inclusive Assessment – Discover strategies to make online education accessible and equitable for all learners.

E-Waste Disposal Behavior – Learn how sustainable consumer habits can tackle electronic waste and promote a circular economy.

Rethinking Health Beyond BMI – See why holistic health assessments go beyond the limitations of BMI.

The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy – Analyse the real influence of lobbying on U.S.-Israel relations and the peace process.

AlphaFold: AI Redefining Medicine and Drug Discovery – Dive into the Nobel-winning AI transforming healthcare and drug development.

I look forward to your feedback and developing short-form academic communication further.

Special thanks to our team who work pro-bono (for the good of all) they make this happen. If you think about volunteering or writing for Atomic Academia (Å) check out our help.atomicacademia.com and check out our guide to get started.

There was a discussion on the James O'Brien show where he mentioned a London Bishop who said.

Bishop Sarah Mullally said:

For all the technological advances and abundance of choice, something has been lost…

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I consider this an interesting development for humanity. While we have the capacity to share collective experience over vast distance, our ability to connect through the majority of our communication, i.e. body language may change as a result of less time together sharing collected experiences.


Of course this is just a hypothetical discussion. As I reflect on our shared moments and time spent with family this Christmas, how often do we dine together and share continued collected experiences and memories? Some people may say it's a good thing for a family to be like passing ships, others may long for memories which are scarcely replicated by live events. Whatever your situation this Christmas I hope you have your tribe, and if not Å will always be here for intellectual conversations and debates.

Members of Atomic Academia now have an easy link to share their blogs using: my.tldr.org.uk

Feel free to continue to use edchat.net or tldr.org.uk to direct people to Atomic Academia!

In the ever-changing blogosphere, pinpointing who truly influences the conversation is no small feat. Enter two new game-changers: the Blogger's Productivity Index (BP) and the Blogger's Influence Index (BI).

The Power of Blogs
Blogs have evolved into mighty platforms that can sway opinions and spark movements in business, politics, and culture. Yet, old ways of measuring a blogger's impact often missed the crucial element of timing—overlooking who's making waves right now.

Fresh Metrics for Fresh Voices
• BP Index: This isn't just about how much someone writes. It weighs the depth and freshness of their posts, capturing both quality and recency.
• BI Index: This measures the ripple effect of a blogger's words through recent comments and incoming links, highlighting immediate buzz and wider influence.

What Was Discovered
Time is key. A blogger might churn out lots of content without truly influencing the community, while another might post less but ignite significant discussions. These new metrics reveal dynamics that older models simply didn't catch.

Why It Matters
• For Brands and Movements: Spotting current influencers helps tailor messages that hit the mark.
• For Readers: It brings forward the voices that are making a real difference today.

The Bottom Line
By weaving in the element of time, the BP and BI indices offer a clearer, more accurate snapshot of who's shaping the conversations that matter most right now.

Original research article attached.

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Atomic Academia Meeting Agenda.
Date & Time: 3/7 18:00GMT

i. Launch of AAPJ* & AAAJ** template
1. New introduction pages
2. New publishing cadence and style
3. New team member applications
4. Tech & Business Awards and Immerse accelerator

5. Any other business

* Atomic Academia Preprint Journal
** Atomic Academia Annual Journal

To enable candid feedback and robust article contributions. Verified members can now submit anonymous reviews.

03/04/2024 Agenda:

• 
  IELTS Pro introduction.
• Our new AI model.
• GIF functionality added to posts
• Invite a colleague.
• Call for papers in Environment and Energy and Politics and Society.
• Contracts for tender; comic writer, comic illustrator.
• Research reach on preprints 1 month post publishing are very promising:
  
• Layout of article pages updated.
• Updates from team.

New practice test materials for IELTS are now available in our Resources.

Our AI model (Atomic Academic) has been upgraded, you can now DM and have private conversations. Ask questions in the question room to see what answers you might get.

Invite a colleague is now a feature on Atomic Academia; you'll both earn £10 if they sign up (and verify to prevent abuse).

Our CTL framework has a clearer example.

Atomic Academia Meeting 06/03/2024 Agenda:
Originals
Published Open Access
Preprint Publishing (Free + Open Access)
Aims & Scope Released
Media Distribution
Publishing Schedule 10/12/2024 Annual. (CrossRef. DOAJ Application 11/12/2025)
Updates from Team

Delighted to share Atomic Academia's ISNI: 0000 0005 1419 5563

I just wanted to take a moment to thank our wonderful team of volunteers for their submissions to be atomised. Some work has already begun on this and you will be invited to have final editorial approval over the article before it is published.

In other news, we have made extraordinary progress in the world of Academic and Educational publishing, developing networks and connections to produce and publish a wide range of academic media and literature; ranging from, learned journals (our initial core focus), books (literature for adults and children), and multimedia (podcast, music and video).

This in addition with our existing product offerings has had me very busy, but the future looks bright, even Atomic!

Happy New Year, everyone!

As we step into 2024, let's embrace the new beginnings, fresh starts, and blank pages waiting to be filled with our stories.

May this year bring us laughter that echoes, adventures that thrill, and moments that leave us in awe.

Here's to making memories that shine brighter than the fireworks in the sky.

Cheers to 2024 – a year to be bold, be kind, and be you!

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Explore how #edchat is aiming to unlock #AcademicEquity in this analysis. #edtech